The Northeast-Midwest Institute is seeking to strengthen and expand existing
programmatic work – focused on environmental quality, economic vitality, and regional
equity for the 18 states of the northeast and midwest – and also to develop and launch
new programmatic directions – including policy areas relating to cities, infrastructure,
water quality and waterways, governmental reform, and policy education and outreach. A
robust communications program is critical to this effort, including an effective web
presence, social media, and regular communications regarding Institute activities. New
resources also are critical in order to fund the Institute’s work, and an expanded
development program is underway to meet these resource needs. A particular focus is on
foundation support, including introducing the Institute to the foundation community,
identifying parallels with their philanthropic priorities, and submitting proposals for
support, as well as an effort to approach selected corporate funders. Also being launched
is an individual giving program, including developing a constituent contact base.
